Life Technologies recalls Torrent Suite Dx Software versions 5.14 and earlier for Ion PGM DX Systems. Exploitation could allow attackers to alter settings, configurations, or data on the instrument.
Torrent Suite Dx Software versions 5.14 and earlier used in connection with Ion PGM DX Systems exploitation of the vulnerability by a threat actor may allow them to alter settings, configurations, software, or data on the instrument
Life Technologies is recalling Torrent Suite Dx Software versions 5.14 and earlier used with Ion PGM DX Systems. This software could be exploited by threat actors to alter settings, configurations, or data on the instrument, potentially compromising lab results.
Attackers could exploit a vulnerability in the software to change settings, configurations, or data on the instrument. This might lead to inaccurate lab results or compromised genomic data if the software is accessed by unauthorized parties.
Users of Ion PGM DX Systems with Torrent Suite Dx Software versions 5.14 and earlier are affected. Laboratory personnel handling genomic DNA samples are most at risk.
Check if your Ion PGM DX System uses Torrent Suite Dx Software versions 5.14 or earlier. The software versions include 5.14, 5.12.5, 5.8, 5.6.4, and 5.0 with specific SKUs listed in the recall notice.
Install the latest version of Torrent Suite Dx Software from Life Technologies to fix the vulnerability.
No, the Ion PGM DX System is not intended for home use; it's for laboratory settings.
Versions 5.14 and earlier, including 5.14, 5.12.5, 5.8, 5.6.4, and 5.0.
Check the software version on your Ion PGM DX System; affected versions include those listed with specific SKUs in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Life Technologies to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1426-2024 — Life Technologies Life Technologies Hello, I own a Life Technologies that is covered by recall Z-1426-2024 from Life Technologies. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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